West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 64.5

The West Virginia Mountaineers (6-5) are on their way to Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-4). Texas Tech is 3.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 64.5.

The West Virginia Mountaineers head into this game 6-5 this year. In their last matchup, the Mountaineers took the field against the UCF Knights and went home with a win by a final score of 31-21. When all was said and done, they had 75 plays which totaled 318 yds. The West Virginia Mountaineers ran the football 54 different times and accounted for 200 yds, earning them an average of 3.7 yards per tote. Against the run, the Mountaineers conceded 176 yards on 34 tries, which averages out to 5.2 yards per run allowed. West Virginia allowed 11 completions on 21 attempts for 172 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.4%.

When it comes to scoring, the West Virginia Mountaineers have an average of 29.7 PPG. As a team they are averaging 197.5 yards on the ground which is 22nd in college football. The Mountaineers currently have 4,313 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, West Virginia has totaled 17 touchdowns via the pass and 23 rushing touchdowns. West Virginia has earned 243 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 45 penalties for 347 yards. They have turned the football over 14 times.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Mountaineers are giving up 2,868 yds which puts them in 123rd in college football. They have conceded 260.7 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 63.3%. Over the course of this season, they are giving up 396.0 yards per contest putting them at 97th in D-1. They have given up 22 touchdowns through the air and 21 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and 135.3 rushing yards per contest this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,488 running yards through 11 games. The Mountaineers are ranked 97th in the country in terms of team defense, giving up 29.2 points per game.

Get all of our College Football Expert Picks

The Red Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 7-4 for this season. For their last game, the Red Raiders took home the win by a final score of 56-48 when they faced the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Texas Tech rushed the football for 3.6 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 139 yards on 39 attempts. The Red Raiders finished the game with 540 yds while running 92 plays (5.9 yards per play). The Red Raiders passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 75.0%, surrendering 343 yds on 27 out of 36 through the air. Texas Tech allowed 31 rush attempts for 165 yds (5.3 yds per rush).

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 450.0 yards per game, ranking them 17th in Division 1. The Texas Tech offense has 752 penalty yds on 88 violations, which has them sitting 10th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 157.5 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,733 yards overall. They have tossed 8 picks while letting opponents recover 10 fumbles and they have been able to tally 265 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Red Raiders are ranking 13th in the nation scoring 37.4 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Red Raiders have thrown for a total of 3,218 yards through the air along with holding an average of 292.5 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 11th in D-1.

The Red Raiders are surrendering 36.3 points per game, which has them sitting 126th in the country. Texas Tech has surrendered a total of 1,619 yards via the ground game (147.2 yards per contest) and 25 touchdowns via the rush this year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 399 total points. They have conceded 25 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 309.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 133rd in the nation. The Red Raiders defense has been on the field for 777 plays, which ranks 112th in D-1. Their defense has 6 fumbles and 12 interceptions over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -3.5

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here